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New Zealand Day Trips & Extensions

Below are Goway’s New Zealand day tours and extensions listed in alphabetical order by city (there are many more options we haven’t listed). They combine well with our New Zealand stopovers/city breaks. As experts in customizing itineraries to suit your personal interests, time available and budget, we look forward to being of service to you.

Day Trips

  • Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flight & Cruise

    See Milford Sound the way it was meant to be seen: from the air. After a cruise across New Zealand’s most picturesque fjord to see the waterfalls and cliffs, board an exhilarating helicopter flight to take in the blue waters, green mountains, and frozen glaciers from high above.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Queenstown: Moa 4 Line Ziplining Tour

    Fly through the sky as you enjoy an exhilarating Moa zipline adventure above spectacular Queenstown. On this adventure tour, you'll ride the Skyline Gondola and then glide through the treetops on a series of four Moa ziplines, which offer breathtaking views in addition to heart-pumping excitement.
    Duration:
    2 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Queenstown: Quad Bike Safari

    Embark on a quad bike tour of the trails on Queenstown Hill, experiencing gorgeous panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and exciting off-road thrills as you ride the trails and take advantage of New Zealand’s centre for adventure tourism.
    Duration:
    3.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Queenstown: Queenstown to Christchurch Scenic Tour

    Explore the breathtaking landscapes of the South Island on this scenic full-day tour. Heading from Queenstown to Christchurch, you’ll discover the beauty of the Canterbury Plains, admire Aoraki/Mt. Cook, pass alongside turquoise alpine lakes, and venture through the picturesque Central Otago region.
    Duration:
    9 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Queenstown: Safari of the Scenes Full Day Tour

    Head on a 4WD safari to explore the incredible natural sets of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Passing through the landscape in and around Queenstown, you’ll visit mountain basins, rivers, and forests that were used to portray the Misty Mountains, Lothlorien, and Isengard in The Lord of the Rings films.
    Duration:
    9.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Queenstown: Safari of the Scenes Half Day Tour

    Embark on a half-day 4WD safari to explore the filming locations of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. As you pass through the landscape in and around Queenstown, you’ll visit beech forests, lakes, and hillsides used to portray Isengard and Lothlorien in the popular films.
    Duration:
    4.25 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Queenstown: Scenic Sights & Classic Wine Tour

    Experience Queenstown’s natural wonders and culinary delights on this full-day tour. In the morning, enjoy panoramic views of Coronet Peak and Lake Hayes before visiting a lavender farm and going gold panning in Arrowtown. In the afternoon, enjoy a wine tasting and snack on cheeses at three local wineries.
    Duration:
    8 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Queenstown: Shotover Jet

    Experience the thrill of adventure as you enjoy a Shotover Jet ride along the Shotover River. The walls of Shotover Canyon will tower over you as you race down the river and whip around rocky outcrops, boulders, and crags. This jet boat ride is sure to give you an adrenaline rush.
    Duration:
    1.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Queenstown: Taste the Trail Cycle Full Day Tour

    This cycle tour takes you through one of the most spectacular gorges on the famous Otago Central Rail Trail. Cycling on an easy, vehicle-free trail, enjoy amazing scenery whilst riding over viaducts, bridges and through tunnels. Guided transport from Clyde to your tour departure point is included.
    Duration:
    11 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Queenstown: The Nature Experience Half Day Tour

    Experience the breathtaking nature of the Queenstown area with this Lakeshore Forest & Bird guided walk. As you pass through the native beech forest, you’ll hear native birdsong, spot local fauna and flora, and climb to a lookout to enjoy stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise

    Board one of the world’s oldest working coal-fired steamships to traverse Lake Wakatipu and engage with a piece of living history. This cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw showcases New Zealand’s incredible alpine scenery and lets you feel like you’re exploring New Zealand in a bygone era.
    Duration:
    1.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua to Auckland Day Tour including Hobbiton and Waitomo

    Take a journey through the heart of the Central North Island, taking in the Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set on a full-day sightseeing tour. Setting off from Rotorua, travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions, enjoying your driver guide’s entertaining and informative commentary.
    Duration:
    10.75 Hours
    Prices From:
    US$ On Request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua to Auckland via Waitomo including Lunch

    Enliven your journey from Rotorua to Auckland with this stopover at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. This incredible underground journey takes you through the natural cave system and culminates with a boat ride down the Glowworm Grotto, where thousands of tiny creatures illuminate the walls and ceiling and transform the cave into the night sky.
    Duration:
    8 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua: Mt Tarawera Volcano Helicopter Tour

    Enjoy a helicopter flight high over Mount Tarawera to enjoy stunning views of the mountain before taking a guided hike around the crater and exploring the geothermal park affectionately dubbed “Hell’s Gate,” which is renowned for being the hottest thermal system in all of New Zealand.
    Duration:
    40 Minutes
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua: Canopy Ziplining Half Day Tour

    Get a taste of untouched New Zealand forest on this ziplining adventure through rainforest canopies outside Rotorua. You’ll cruise along 1.2 kilometres of ziplines as high as 22 metres off the ground, experiencing a canopy with a 500-year-old Rimu tree and learning about forest conservation in the process.
    Duration:
    3 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua: City & Lakes Half Day Tour

    Embark on a fascinating 90-minute journey of discovery that explores Rotorua's rich history and takes you to several local landmarks. On this city and lakes tour, you'll visit the Geothermal Sulphur Point and Government Gardens before exploring Lake Tikitapu and Lake Okareka and passing through Te Whakarewarewa Forest.
    Duration:
    1.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua: Discover Rotorua Morning Tour

    Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Rotorua. First, visit Te Puia to see mighty geysers and boiling mud pools and stop by the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute to learn about Maori culture. Afterwards, visit Rainbow Springs and the Agrodome Sheep Show for two iconic wildlife experiences.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua: Discover Waitomo Half Day Tour

    Spend half a day exploring the mystical Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you'll explore an underground world of galleries and caves, culminating in a boat ride across the Glowworm Grotto, where thousands of these bioluminescent creatures light up the cavern and transform it into an approximation of the night sky.
    Duration:
    5.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua: Hobbit Movie Set & Farm Half Day Tour

    Travel to Matamata to visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and farm where scenes from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Hobbit were filmed. See Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn and more.
    Duration:
    5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua: Hobbiton Day Tour including Te Puia

    Take a journey into the heart of the Central North Island, taking in Te Puia and Hobbiton Movie Set on a full-day sightseeing tour. Setting off from Rotorua, travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions, enjoying your driver guide’s entertaining and informative commentary.
    Duration:
    8.33 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Rafting Half Day Tour

    Ride down the 14 awesome rapids of the Kaituna River on this exciting half-day tour. As you drop down waterfalls and splash over raging whitewater rapids, you’ll pass through breathtaking canyons and rainforests, experiencing the beauty of New Zealand’s natural landscape.
    Duration:
    3 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua: Kaituna River: White Water Sledging Half Day Tour

    Head on a heart-pounding adventure through the raging white waters of the Kaituna River near Rotorua. This white water sledging excursion has something for everyone, combining gorgeous scenery with river thrills that’ll have you in awe of New Zealand’s wilderness at the same time your body courses with adrenaline.
    Duration:
    3.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua: Mt Tarawera Crater Walk Experience Half Day Tour

    Explore the volcanic landscape around Rotorua, visiting Mt. Tarawera, site of the infamous eruption on June 10, 1886. This guided walking tour takes you through the geothermal valley of Waimangu and showcases volcanic craters and stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua: Polynesian Spa - Deluxe Lake Spa Entry

    Enjoy the marvels of Rotorua’s geothermal landscape on this spa day overlooking Lake Rotorua. Slip into one of five mineral hot pools to ease your aches and pains, or jump into the cold plunge pool to invigorate your senses. This stay at a Polynesian spa is sure to sooth and revitalize.
    Duration:
    30 Minutes
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Deluxe Private Pool

    Enjoy a relaxing stay at a traditional Polynesian spa in Rotorua. Chief among the spa’s many pleasures is the deluxe private pool, which offers you panoramic views over Lake Roturua as you enjoy the comfortable and relaxing waters primed at 38.5 degrees Celsius.
    Duration:
    30 Minutes
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details
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